Morning Oregonian., October 08, 1900, Page 2, Image 2

THE- MORNING OREGONIAN, MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1900.
SAVING THE FOREST
How Service Has Grown and
What it Does.
LARGER APPROPRIATIONS MADE
ArrsBsrezaents to Permit Inmberinjp
on Reserves and to Reproduce "
Timber ozuSeasded Land,
' WASHINGTON, Oct. J. The question of
the public forests and forest reserves re
ceives considerable attention in the an
nual report of the Commissioner of the
General1 Land Office, and the various
questions relative to forests , and forest
preservation are taken up and discussed
quite fully.
The Commissioner expresses great grat
ification 6ver the passage of an act In the
last session of Congress which put an
end to the selection of unsurveyed lands
in lieu of holdings -within forest reserva
tions. During the past year 2023 applica
tions for such lieu selections -were filed,
but because he recognized that tlfese se
lections -were generally desired in order
to secure valuable tracts in place of
tracts that -were "worth but little, action
was held up, and but 243 applications
were approved, the remainder either being
held up or suspended. The area desired
to be relinquished made up a total of
453,693 acres. However, the Commissioner
is desirous of further protecting the Gov
ernment In such exchanges, and recom
mends a further provision to be added to
the recent legislation, which provides
that the natural state of the- tract re
linquished has not been changed except
to such an extent as may have been ne
cessary in clearing the land for actual
r cultivation. Such a provision as this
would cut off speculators who have lo
cated tracts in forest reserves, denuded
them of their timber and seek to secure
in exchange equal tracts that are valua
ble for their timber stand.
Slore Rongrcrs Needed.
A. recommendation is also made that all
unreserved forest lands should be brought
under the care of an. adequate force of
fire rangers. This one recommendation,
the Commissioner says, is so much more
important than all others connected with
the public forests that they sink into In
significance by comparison. The initial
and most important step in a National
-forestry system is to insure to the public
forests exemption from the scourge of
fire. Under the present system the
forests on unreserved lands are swept by
fires, in addition to which is the indis
criminate cutting of timber, from which
the. Government derives no return. To
gether these evils cause an irreparable
destruction of timber which is appalling,
and the Government remains powerless t
prevent them to any extent. The evil can
only be properly remedied by the prompt
withdrawal from further entry or dis
posal of all the remaining lands now
held by the Government which are more
valuable for forest uses than for other
purposes, and placing them under an ef
ficient forest service, which shall see to
both their protection and utilization.
Many applications were received for
the elimination of tracts said to be agri
cultural lands, but general investiga
tion developed that if these lands were
not timbered to any extent they were
essential in protecting the water supply.
or in some way essential to the forest
cover. As a general thing, sheepmen, have
been the parties making applications for
the?e eliminations, hoping to secure the
tracts of 160 acres or less for their flocks.
However, as the grazing of sheep would
generally Injure the water supply, the
lands have not been withdrawn.
From 1897, when our forestry system
first took its start, up to the past fiscal
year, the efforts of the forestry officials
were devoted to getting the new system
to working order. In the past year, how
"cver, they have striven to put into opera
tion a practicable system for harvesting
and marketing the timber In accordance
with the needs of the local population,
coupled with provision for reproduction
of the crop and maintenance of proper
forest conditions. Instructions were is
sued to each of the forest superintendents
to make a careful study of the subject
of conservative lumbering as applicable
to tho particular reserves under his
charge, and submit a report, showing
what he considers the best methods to
be pursued in connection with harvest
ing the timber therein. He is to learn
where there is a demand for timber, to
what extent it can be supplied, what
portions of the reserves can best be drawn
upon, and how the forests shall be guard
ed to insure a continual growth of tim
ber. Petitions for Sale.
There have been but few petitions for
the sale of timber from lands within
forest reservations, most of them subse
quently being withdrawn. But 12 sales
were effected, the proceeds of which
amount to but $36,754. Other petitions
were filed asking for the sale of timber
on unreserved lands. Thirteen such sales
have been effected, involving 5,900,000 feet
of timber, realizing over $5000.
The forest superintendents are instruct
ed to permit the cutting and removal,
under their supervision, of such forest
reserve timber as can be taken without
detriment to the objects of the reserve, to
meet the applicant's individual needs for
fuel, fencing, buildings, mining, prospect
ing and other domestic purposes, to an
amount not exceeding $100 in stumpage
xaluo, provided no Injury to the forest
will result. The further cutting of tim
ber is allowed only by permission of the
Secretary of the Interior. The law per
mitting free use of timber is framed in
the Interest of the individuals, and there
fore debars mining corporations requir
ing large amounts of timber to support
their plant, and for smelting purposes and
other uses in connection with maintaining
well-developed mines.
Although, several applications to lease
lands in -forest reserves, under the act of
February 2S, 1B99, have been filed, none
3iave yet been approved, as they did not
meet the requirements of the depart
ment Under the existing law the leas
ing of these, lands is restricted to lands
near mineral springs, but the Commis
sioner thinks the law should be extended
to all tracts which would be used for any
purpose, which would not injure the for
ests or their water supply. Among the
peculiar permits asked, for, was one for
the establishment of a boarding-house
within a forest reserve, and another for
the establishment of a saloon. Both were
rejected. Several permits were Issued
for cutting hay for local consumption, but'
not where the bay was to be sold.
Btsrjrer Appropriations Granted.
Tear by year larger sums are being ap
propriated for the protection of the for
est reserves. The appropriation for the
fiscal year is $300,000, which is more com
mensurate with the requirements of the
service than any previous provisions. Un
dor the current act there are nine super
intendents, 39 supervisors, and 330 rang
ers. This ranger force was increased to
445 on July 15, and an additional force
of about 50 was also provided. It is be
lieved by the Commissioner that this in
creased force and the possibility of re
taining a sufficient force where really
seeded for a longer period than was pos
sible in the" past, "will prove most satis
factory. The forest rangers, in addition to their
other duties, have been required to clear
out old trails and roads, and to blaze and
cut new trails through the reserve, and
at danger points to cut fire breaks. Dur
ing the year there have been cleared out
and made accessible for unobstructed use
2300 miles of old trails, 1095 miles of new
trails have been cut, and 1306 miles of
trails have been blazed; 254 miles of per
manent fire breaks have been cut with
an. average width of 39 feet. The cpeai
ing of trails is considered one of the most
important features of patrol work, as it
makes possible the reaching of forest
fires In the shortest possible time, saving,
in many instances, long Journeys to get
from one danger point to another.
A number of matters of purely local in
terest are treated in the report, among
them being" the following:
Cedar Lake Wlthdra-wal.
"On September 19, 1S99, the Mayor and
City Controller of the City of Seattle,
Wash., addressed a letter to this office,
praying, on behalf of the City of Seattle,
that a forest reservation be established
containing Cedar Lake and certain lands
immediately surrounding same, which
they stated as unfit for cultivation, and
chiefly valuable for their timber.
"They further set, forth as follows:
Tour petitioner, the City of Seattle, has this
direct Interest In securing the reservation
prayed for: It is now extending Its water
system by a system of conduits to a point on
Cedar Hirer about 30 miles from said city, at
a cost of about $1,250,000, and in order bet
ter to protest Its water supply from contam
ination Is about to secure the lands along
and up Cedar Htver about 12 miles from the
proposed Intake to Cedar Lake, which- is re
quired for a stor&sre reservoir.
"On the strength of this petition the
department, on October 4 1S99, ordered
that a temporary withdrawal be made of
the lands, whilst the question of the ad
visability of creating the requested re
serve was being considered; which with
drawal was subsequently effected.
Idaho-Montana. Boundary.
"The sundry civil act of June 4, 1807,
provided for the survey of that portion
of the boundary line between Idaho and
Montana, beginning at the intersection of
the 39th meridian west from Washing
ton, with the boundary line between the
United States and the British possessions,
thence on said meridian south to the sum
mit of the Bitter Boot Mountains. Tho
survey has been executed and approved
by the Director of the Geological Survey,
and copies of the plats and field notes
have been filed in this office and in the
offices of the United States Surveyor
General of Idaho and Montana, as pro
vided by the appropriation act.
Entries in Alaska.
"Onetownslte entry (Juneau) and 22 non
mineral entries have been made in Alaska.
Five of the nonmlneral entries have been
patented during the last fiscal year, two
having previously been patented, leaving
15 suspended for various reasons, such
as illegal surveys, alleged mineral' char
acter of the land involved, Insufficiency
of tho proof submitted, etc
"It was stated in the last report that
no mining claims had been received from
the Yukon country in Alaska, but that
another year would disclose whether or
not the miners in that district are desir
ous of proving up, paying for, and acquir
ing title to their claims. If we are to
take the actual making of mineral entries
as a guide, then it does not appear that
the "Yukon miners are desirous of proving
up and paying for their claims, but for
reliable data a better guide the report of
the United States Surveyor-General for
Alaska for the fiscal year ending June
30. 1W0 shows that SO applications for
mineral survey have been made during
the year, and that the interest In mining
In Alaska Is not on the decline is evi
denced by the fact that 54 practical sur
veyors have received appointments as
United States deputy mineral surveyors
for that district, 28 of whom are located
at Nome."
CALIFORNIA'S BIG PARES. '
.Report of Superintendent and His
Recommendations.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7. Captain Frank
West, of the Sixth Cavalry, acting su
perintendent of the Sequoia and General
Jrant National Parks, in California, ha3
submitted nls annual-report to the Secre
tary of the Interior. The first of these'
parks Is the larger, containing. It is es
timated, from 1G00 to 3000 of the mam
moth Sequoia trees, for which California
is noted. Captain West says, for the ben
efit of the public, as the best route for
reaching the giant forests is not general
ly known that the proper point at which
to leave the railway Is Vislda, thenco
there Is a good road through the park
like country to the Kewash River and
leading thence through the itavash moun
tains into the park. Tho park Itself Is on
a table land 6300 to 8500 feet In altitude,
and commands a view of some of the
most magnificent mountain scenery in the
Rockies.
He recommends in some detail the ex
tension of the park boundaries to take in
a portion of this mountain track eastward
to Mount Whitney and the main Sierra
divide and northward to take in the King
River canyon. This section, Captain West
says, exceeds in beauty and grandeur
anything to be found In Switzerland, and
is a part of the public domain, though
fitted for agriculture, but of Importance
as a game preserve and to conserve the
water supply on which the immense cit
rus fruit Interests of Tulare County de
dend. The General Grant Park is only two
miles square, and is in very bad condi
tion, owing to fallen timber and rubbish,
which should be cleared away immediate
ly. It contains over 215 large Sequoias,
Including the famous General Grant tree,
and a little work would make It a mar
velously beautiful spot.
One serious danger, which also threat
ens the Sequoia Park, Is the presence of
sawmills on private lands Included within
tho boundaries of the park. It Is said
there are 5440 acres so held. The mills
are ruining the giant trees in the neigh
borhood, using them In the most crim
inally wasteful manner, taking only the
clear timber and leaving the lmmens
tops to rot on the ground and be a
menace by fire to all the remainder of the
park. Captain West recommends that
these lands be appraised speedily and pur
chased by the Government.
There has been little trespass this sea
son, but poaching and the indiscriminate
slaughter of game as soon as tho soldlert
leave for the season threaten to exter
minate the larger animals. Captain West
recommends an aggregate appropriation
of $21,000 for carrying forward the various
lines of work next year.
"BEYOND PARDON."
Words "Written by "Young? Woman
Before Taltinjr Poison.
NEW YORK, Oct. 7. The body of a
young woman who committed suicide Sat
urday night In the Grand Hotel In this
city lay on the marble slab at the city
morgue today unclaimed. o letters and
papers found in her clothing with three
letters written by her on the hotel sta
tionery before she drank the deadly acid
that caused her death, appear to prove
that she is Matilda Nelsen, the young
Swedish girl who attained notoriety in
1S96 by sueing, the estate of Austin Corbln
for $50,000 on the basis of alleged verbal
promises made to her by Mr. Corbln.
The defense, alleging blackmail, won a
verdict.
Among the papers found on the body
of the woman was a receipt for $100 paid
to Tier attorney for conducting the case
against the Corbln estate; several letters
from lawyers, and newspaper clippings
concerning the trial.
Lying on the desk where she had writ
ten her farewells was a sheet of paper
on which two words were scrawled: "Be
yond pardon."
Bottled Beers
labeled "Budwelser," "Faust," "Black &
Tan," "Anheuser-Standard," ".Export
Pale," "Exquisite," or "Pale-Lager" If
"Anheuser-Busch" is 'on the label they
are purest beers. W. J. VAN SCHUY-
VER & CO., Portland, wholesale dealers. I
MONEY MATTERS EASIER
COMPLETELY CHANGED ASPECT OK
THE GERMAN BOURSE.
Diplomatic Events Influence tae Mar
ket Industrials Shovr Strength,
Gold for' New York. "
BERLIN, Oct. 7. Influenced by the
latest diplomatic events In China and by
the remarkable ease of the money market,
the Bourse last week had the best expe
rienced It has had for months. The fact
that foreign powers regard the China sit
uation as more favorable h'ad a great
weight-with operators.. The fall'of per
cent in private discount on Monday and
Tuesday acted favorably on the market,
and the Influence was maintained until
Friday, when the rate rose .
The Bourse presented a completely
changed aspect from that of previous
months. All lines of securities showed
Improvement until Friday, when the rise
was checked. This was followed by
rather .heavy falls yesterday, but tho
WHENEVER I THINK OP TRUSTS
SPINAL
week's trading shows a moderate rise.
The so-called "New York Treasuries"
gained 35 cents, the demand continuing
above the supply, and Chinese loans
gained from 2 to 4 points.
Coal and Iron shares rose steadily until
Friday, notwithstanding the gloomier re
ports from the Iron centers. The weak
ness of the Iron situation Is apparently
growing, some reductions In wages and
discharges of operatives having been re
ported. Manufacturers of structural Iron
in Germany are trying to find relief for
the dullness of the home market by un
derbidding Belgian manufacturers. The
coal situation remains strong, but tha
opinion prevails that the scarcity will
soon be over. The syndicate has decided
to raise prices in the case of a few grades
after April. German cokers are offering
coke at Liege cheaper than the Belgians.
It is understood that discounts at the
Reichsbank during the present week will
bo heavy. The New York exchange rate
has risen near the gold point, and fear is
expressed that German gold will go to
New York.
The organ of Dr. Von Mlquel, Prussian
Minister of Finance, the Politlsche Nnch
richten, announces that no Prussian loan
will be made during the present fiscal
year, and probably none will be made for
several years to come.
BRIGHTER IN LONDON.
Marked Revival in American Stocks
Money Abundant.
LONDON, Oct. 7. The Stock Exchange
last week was distinctly brighter. The
success of the government In the Parlia
mentary elections strengthened confidence
among Investors. The public also showed
a disposition to purchase speculative se
curities. Consols closed better and
home railway shares 1 to 4 points higher.
Americans were decidedly strong yes
terday, scoring advances on the week.
Even the long dormant Erles experienced
a brisk revival and closed at top prices,
which was the case all along the line.
Northern Pacific rose . Baltimore & Otyp
V, St. Paul , Bries , and others
to Vi.
The feature of the week was the buying
of Chinese securities, which closed 1 to
ZVz points higher.
Mines, although still quiet, begin to
show signs of returning confidence on the
part of outsiders, Rands rising 5-1S on the
week. It may be noted that there is a
growing Interest In British Columbian
mines, which Is Indicated by the rise in
quotations of some of the companies.
Money was, abundant throughout the
week.
SOCIALISTS "WERE QUIET.
Prince Albert and His Bride Royally
Received in Brussels.
BRUSSELS, Oct. 7. Prince Albert, of
Belgium, and his bride, Duchess Eliza
beth, of Bavaria, were received at the
town hall this afternoon. The royal pro
cession was warmly acclaimed by the
populace. The Socialist members of the
municipal council were absent from the
ceromony.
When It Was, oyer the, ropal couple
appeared on a balcony facing the square
where school children were assembled
to the, number of 5000. The latter waved
thousands of "-Belgian and Bavarian flags;
while tho onlookers generally cheered and'
waved handkerchiefs. The children then
sang a patriotic hymn while the Prlnco
and Princess reviewed them. As the So
cialists kept their promise not to dem
onstrate in favor of amnesty and uni
versal suffrage, and as no hostile mani
festations were made and the royal pro
cession went on foot to the bourse where
It was received with great enthusiasm.
Prince Albert and the. Princess sur
rounded by their suite stood at tho head
of the grand Btalrcase and watched the
school children and then the numerous
societies marched by, each delegation
throwing a boquet at the feet of the
Princess. ,
Spanish. Fishermen Bitter.
MADRID. Oct. 7. The Spanish Govern
ment is devoting serious consideration
to the rivalry among the fishermen along
the Gallclan coast which culminated yes
terday In firing on the Spanish gunboat
Vasco Nunez de Balboa as she was leav
ing the port of iVigo. There Is appar
ently no means of removing tho bitter
feeling betwen those who use out of
date fishing aparatus and those who em
ploy the latest contrivances. A dispatch
from Vigo says that the naval coiix-
UlttUUUilL Ul LUC JJLU L, WUU WJL3 iiiiuutieu
yesterday, took refuge on a German war-
ship and a strong escort was needed to
protect him against the populace op S
Ing ashore.
Trying: to Get .American Company.
LONDON, Oct. 8. The Daily Express
makes he following announcement this
.morning:
"The British syndicate which recently
tried to secure control of tho Camp Bird
gold mine is now, seeking to acquire con
trol of the American Cereal Company,
and has authorized. Mr. Barber, president
of the Diamond Match Company, to da
posit 700,000 with a Chicago bank to buy
Cereal shares at 35 each.."
A Cornerstone 'in Jerusalem.
JERUSALEM, -dot. 7. Today tho bishop
of Jerusalem, In' tho name of the pope,
and In the presence of the German Con
sul and 500 German pilgrims, laid the
cornerstone of the church which Is to
be erected on Mount' Zlon on tha site
Abdul Hamid presented to Emperor-William
on the occasion of the latter' vlsll
to the Holy Land.
Business In Mexico.
MEXICO CITY Oct. 7. Exchange on
New York has fallen from $1 10 to 95c.
Bankers do nofantlclpate a steady rise
in silver. The demand for "Mexican sil
ver dollars for China continues. Thero la
AV- H i ""
IT SENDS A COLD CHILL UP MY
COLUMN.
St. Paul Pioneer Press.
some talk In cotton manufacturing circles
of asking the government to remove the
duty of 7 cents per kilogram on Imported.
Those manufacturers who prepared long
ago for the making of high-grade cotton
goods are now reaping the reward of their
foresight. Everywhere mills are running
on reduced time.
Lipton Never Tried a Corner. "
. , LONDON, QclT., 8. Sir. Thomas Lipton,
in the course '.of an interview hat ap
pears ln the Dally Express this morning,
denies any attempt' to corner pork 4n
Chicago. He says:', '""
"I haye never y(et tried to corner 'food,.
On the contrary", my object has always
been to lower rather than to raise food
prices. What happened was simply this:
I "received a large Government order
Compelling me to keep a big stock In re
serve. My buyers in Chicago bought ex
tensively, and consequently I hold a
rather bigger stock than usual.
"It Is legitimate business to execute
my contracts and their execution will not
affect the American public at all. I ob
ject to corners' on principle."
OPERATIONS IN PHILIPPINES
Strengthening ,Weak Garrisons
Steps to Help Oar' Trade.
' MANILA, Oct 7. Four troops of caval
ry and two companies of Infantry have
recently reinforced General Young In
Northern Luzon) "Where the insurgents
are concentrating in the mountains of
North and South Uocos provinces under
'the leadership of Agllpay, the ex-communicated
priest and renegade.
General Tinio and General Vlllanuave,
who had been quiet for some time, are
now showing signs of becoming active
as the end of -the rainy season ap
proaches. Of late there has been considerable
scouting and skirmishing In the provinces
of Abra and North Ilocos, though with
out decisive results.4 It is obvious, how
ever, that the maneuvers of tho Filipinos
are more skillful' than formerly and that
the field tactics of the Americans are be
ing followed by them.
Senor MatenI, the founder of the so
called Filipino Government, who was
captured by the Americans' last Decem
ber and lodged In Jail In Manila, has been
liberated. . As he had always persistently
r&fUBed to tlllfft tVlo nntVl rf allMlonna
to the United States Government he had
maintained his reputation among the
'Filipinos as a resolute patriot. They now
Deneve tnat be has reached a private
understanding with the American author
ities which has secured his release, and
consequently he has lost somn nf his nr-
.ularlty, although he is still considered
xne jeaaer or tne dormant revolutionary
element. This week the commission will
begin the work of revising the tariff,
making use of the results, on the Investi
gation of the army board In this direc
tion. It is the"' Intention of the commis
sion to 'give American trade a better
chance than it has hrAtnfnr ninv
, owing to the high duties.
ine transports Sumner and Venus have
sailed for the Island of Marinduque, off
the west coast of Luzon, carrying two
battalions. The former has already ar
rived there. The transport Logan will
reinforce thn TmortvVit.v. ttu.j c.i
Infantry now In Marinduque.
Meeting of Missionary Board.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 7. Next Wednesday
the American Board of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions will begin Its ninetieth
annual meeting at Pilgrim Congregational
Church, In this city. The meet.ng will be
In session three days, and President Ca
pen, of Boston, will preside. This will be
the most Important of any meeting ever
held by the board since its organization
in 1S01, owing to the famine In India, and
the crisis in China, where many workers
hav.e been killed and much property be
longing to the missions under their con
trol destroyed. Matters relating to the
work in those and other fields will come
up for discussion and taction, and officers
for the ensuing year will be elected.
Chinaman Killed Boy Assailant.
SALT LAKE, Oct. 7. About 3 o'cloclr
this morning three boys going from th
city to their homes in the suburbs began
throwing rocks at the house of Chin Poy.
a Chlmana. Poy fired at the trio, killing
Charles Holmes. Poy Is under arrest.
TO CURB A COLD IN OWE DAY,
Take Laxatlvo Bromo-Qulnlne -Tablets. All
drucsriEts refund tha money if it falls to cure.
E. W. Grove's signature Is on each box. 25c.
w2SiW
GALVESTON NEEDS MORE
PEOPLE REQUIRE MATERIAL TO
BUILD THEMSELVES HOUSES.
Greater Loss Than at Johnstown,
but Aid Given Is Much Leas
Clara Barton's Appeal.
GALVESTON, Tex., Oct. 7. Miss Clara
Barton, president of the National Red
Cross Society, today Issued a statement
to the" manufacturers" and business men
of 'the .country In which she appeals to
them for aid in the way of material to
be used in the building of homes for those
who lost their all in the recent storm. It
is addressed "To the manufacturers and
dealers in lumber, hardware, builder's
materials and h6usehold goods and to the
business men In general of 'the United
States," and says:
"We believe it is reliably stated that
there Is not one house In the area of the
storm undamaged by It. A large propor
tion of those persons formerly occupying
them are entirely without homes or even
shelter, save such as persons nearly as
destitute as themselves can offer them
temporarily to their own great incon
venience and coBt.
"The number of this homeless class Is
estimated at 8,000 or more. Winter Is
less than two months away. Although
a mild climate, still snow and ice are
known here. If tents would protect,
which they will not, the sand would
not hold them down.. Some substantial
shelter must bo had at once for these
people. '
"The havoc wrought by the storm In
Galveston at once wa3 much larger in
loss of life and property than at Johns
town, but the donations in money so far
have aggregated, one-third less for both
tho city and mainland than was given at
Johnstown.
"While the bountiful outpouring of the
people's generosity has enabled the gen
eral relief committee and the Red Cross
to feed the hungry, clothe the naked and
render tha streets of Galveston partially
passable, nothing has as yet been done
toward reinstating the impoverished sur
vivors in houses where they can escape
disease and enjoy a slight measure of
the comforts of which the storm deprived
them.
"It is for the purpose of awakening
the sympathies t of the American people
ana iurtner appealing to their bountiful
Instincts to rescue these sufferers from
the hardships still confronting them that
the foregoing statements have been put
forth."
Philadelphia Sent Over 9100,000.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 7. The cash
contributions made by tho citizens of
this city to the relief fund of the Texas
flood sufferers now exceeds $100,000. This
Is exclusive of numerous train loads of
provisions, clothing, drugs and other ar
ticles sent.. ,
TRIED TO SAYE NONPAREIL
Storm Prevented, So She Was Scat
tied and Fired.
NEW YORK, Oct. "7. The British
steamer Knight Templar, Captain Finis,
which arrived tonight from North
Shields, reports that on October 1 she
sighted the abandoned British ship Non
pareil, of London, which left New York
on September 10 ror JaVa and was aban
doned on September 22.
Captain Finis sent a boat to the Non
pareil and it was thought possible that
she-, could be towed into port. There
was only 14 Inches of water in her hold.
A (Volunteer crew was called for and
after putting ihem -aboard a hawser was
passed to the vessel. She was towed from
TJo'plock P. M. until midnight when the
Rather became very squally with heavy
rain. At .2 A. M.,- October .2 the hawser
parted. The Knight "Templar s'tood by
until daylight when it was decided to
take off. the volunteer crew and scuttle
the vessel. She was set afire and It was
thought she would eventually sink as the
water was washing around the hatches.
The Nonpareil was fired directly In the
track of vessels bound to and from Eu
rope and about 1300 miles from New
York. "She was a new ship and was
laden with case oil. Her owners were
the Standard Oil Company.' The crew
6f the Nonpareil was taken off by tha
steamer Glencoyl which arrived here Sep
tember 30 from Beyrout.
HEAVY FOG OFF NEW YORK.
Delnyed Atlantic Liners Steamer
Cuts Schooner Almost in Two.
NEW YORK, Oct 7. The big trans
Atlantic liners Campania, Pennsylvania,
Ethiopia and Ems and half a dozen other
steamers which sailed from their. docks
yesterday, were compelled by the heavy
fog to anchor in the lower bay last night.
They all passed out today but there was
still much fog, making It necessary for
them to proceed with caution.
The Old Dominion Line steamship Ham
ilton, bound here from Norfolk, ran Into
and sank the Philadelphia schooner A.
A. Shaw, coal laden, bound for Provi
dence, three miles from Northeast End
Lightship early this morning. Captain
Smith 'and seven men, comprising the
schooner's crew, were saved and brought
here on the Hamilton. The Hamilton was
running at 10 knots speed at the time and
struck the Shaw In the dense fog, cutting
her almost in two.
The Dcutschlnnd Touched Bottom.
LONDON, Oct 7. The .Hamburg-American
steamer Deutschland, which left
Hamburg yesterday for New York and
wae reported as having grounded In the
Elbe, sailed from Southampton this after
noon. Captain Albers, In the course of
on Interview at Southampton, denied that
the Deutschland went ashore. He ex
plained that her bow Just grazed a shoal
in the Elbe, owing to the easterly wind
and the receding water. The vessel
therefore was backed Into deep water,
where she anchored for a couple of hours
to await the rising of the tide.
Peary Not Yet Coming Home.
, ST. JOHNS. N. F., Oct 7. The failure
of the Peary exploring steamer Windward
to return from the north leads local ob
servers t believe that the explorer will
not attempt to get back this Autumn.
Probably the senson Just passed wab an
open one In "the far north. Should that
have been the case, Lieutenant Peary Is
likely to havo taken the Windward Into
some high latitude, hoping to use her
In a further expedition noxt season. This
would mean that fie made no special rec
ord during the present year.
American Collier Floated.
SUEZ, Oct. 7. The American steam col
lier Emir, which recently sank In the
Suez -canal while on her way to Manila
with coal for the American fleet, but was
successfully floated yesterday, has ar
rived at Suez Roads. She Is unable, how
ever, to enter the port, as she draws too
much water. Her cargo Is being dis
charged, and divers, will examine her bottom-to
ascertain the extent, of her in
juries. Domestic and Foreign Ports.
ASTORIA, Oct 7. Sailed at 10:30 A. M.
British steamer Braemar, for Manila;
at 11:80 A. M., German steamer Eva, for
Hong Kong and Vladlvostock; and Italian
ship "Ellsa, "for Algoa Bay. Arrived at 4
P. M. German bark Nomla; French bark
Europe; British ship County of Edln
borough; at 4:80, German ship Altalr.
San Francisco, Oct 7. Arrived Steam
er State of California, from Portland.
Sailed Schooner Louise, for Wlllapa; ship
Berlin, for Tacoma.
Coos Bay, Oct. T. Sailed w at -8 A. M.
Steamer Del Norte, for Portland.
New York, Oct. 7. Arrived Etruria. from
Liverpool and Queenstown; La Touraine,
from Havre. Sailed October 6 Anchored
In lower bay on account of dense fog and
proceeded this morning Steamers Cam
pania, for Queenstown and Liverpool;
Pennsylvania, for Plymouth, Cherbourg
and Hamburg; Ethiopia, for Moville and
Glasgow; Em, for Gibraltar, Genoa and
Nariles.
Southampton, Oct. "L Sailed -Deutach-land.
from Bremen, for New York.
Bremen, Oct. 7. -Arrived Aller, from
New York.
Antwerp, Oct. 7. Arrived Noordland,
from New York. "
Queenstown, Oct. 7. Sailed Lucania,
from Liverpool, for New York.
Hoqulam, Wash. Sailed October 5
Sshooner Laura May, from Aberdeen, for
San Francisco; schooner Sailor Boy, from
Aberdeen, for San Francisco.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
Chicago and Cincinnati Ex&cfc. Win
to tho Other.
CHICAGO, Oct. 7. The first gamp was
an exciting and sharply played article
of baseball, Chicago winning out In the
ninth on two gifts, a sacrifice and a hit.
Cincinnati took the second by pounding
Hughes all ovor the field. Attendance,
2800. The score:
First game
R H El KHB
Chicago 411 OlCIncinnatl ....3 7 1
Batteries Garvin and Donahue; Brelt
enstein and Kahoe. Umpire CDay.
Second game
RHEI RHE
Chicago 2 6 licinclnnatl ....714 1
Called end sixth darkness.
Batteries Hughes and Donahue; New
ton and Kahoe. Umpire O'Duy.
Called on Account of Darkness.
ST. LOUIS.. Oct. 7. Umpire Emslief
called the game In the seventh today on
account of darkness. He was nearly
mobbed .for doing so. Fully half an hour
after the game was called the sun was
shining, and It was Just -as. bright as when
the game commenced. Timely hits by
Williams and O'Connor won the game for
Pittsburgh Attendance, 3300. Tho score:
RHEI RHE
St. Louis .:.. 2 9 2JPittSburg 3 6 1
Batteries Young and Criger; Phlltlppl
and O'Connor. Umpire Eraslle.
Frenchman Wins Cycle Race.
PARIS, Oct 7. A large crowd wit
nessed the much-talked-of match today
on the cycling track at the Pare des
Princes, between the French, Dutch and
American cycling champions, Jacquelln,
Meirs and Tom Cooper. The contest,
which was In three heats, was won by
JaCquelln, the positions of the men In each
heat being Jacquelln first, Cooper second
and Meirs third. The winner, who rode
extremely well, recelveo: a great ovation
from his compatriots. The distance was
13S3 meters, and the best time, 2 minutes
and 3 3-5 seconds.
New World's Shot-Puttlngf Record.
NEW YORK, Oct. 7. New world's rec
ords for putting the 12- and 15-pound
shots were made by Dennis Hogan at tho
benefit games held today under the aus
pices of the Pastime Athletic Club. Hogan
put the 12r-pound shot 65 feet 9& Inches,
or i'A inches further than ever before.
In putting the 16-pound shot Hogan added
half an Inch to his own world's record of
48 feet 2 inches.
BOERS SHORT OF AMMUNITION
Retreating With .Their Guns Rob
erts to Come This Month.
LONDON, Oct. 8. It Is estimated, ac
cording to the Pietermarltzburg corre
spondent of the Dally Mall, that 4000 to
5000 Boers have retreated from Pilgrim's
Rest, northeast of Lydenburg, .with four
long toms and 22 other guns. The corre
spondent understands that their long torn
ammunition Js almost , exhausted.
Lord Roberts, the Dally Mall announces,
will leave South Africa during the last
week of October. The authorities have
decided to limit the number of Colonial
troops who are to be the Queen's guests
In London to 500.
Volunteers Returning to England.
CAPE TOWN, Oct. 7. The City of Lon
don Volunteers sailed for England today,
their departure being attended by a scene
of tremendous enthusiasm. Sir Alfred
Milner, In the course of ah address thank
ing them for their services to the empire,
told them that a still greater reception
awaited them at home.
Duller Pursuing the Dutch.
LYDENBURG, Tuesday, Oct 3. General
Bullers force, has been pursuing the Boers
through Pilgrim's Rest and Krugersport.
He Is now near Ohrigstadt, and It still
marching northward. The Boers now hero
have made a stand.
Lord Strnthcona's Return.
NEW YORK, Oct 7. Lord Strathcona,
the Lord High Commissioner of tho
Dominion of Canada, arrived on the Etru
ria today. He equipped a mounted regi
ment and sent it at his own expense from
Canada to fight the Boers. The regiment
was commanded by Colonel Steele. The
Lord High Commissioner left for Montreal
tonight, and when asked what he
thought of the English elections, said
with a smile:
"It would not bo proper In the Lord
High Commissioner of Canada to permit
himself to discuss English politics, but 1
may say that there Is a wave of Imperial
ism sweeping Irresistibly over Europe. As
for Joseph Chamberlain, I have known
him for 40 years back, have known him
outside of politics and very Intimately,
indeed, and a more upright, honest man
I have never In my life met"
Actor Instantly Killed.
HUNTINGTON, W. Va., Oct 7. W. J.
McCauley, of Philadelphia, an actor play
ing with "A Woman In the Case" com
pany, was killed today by Pearl Newman.
McCauley and three friends had entered
a restaurant and were talking to Miss
Dorsey Brown, when Newman opened fire,
killing McCauley instantly. Newman es
caped to Ohio.
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REPUBLICAN
CAMPAIGN
IN BEHALF OF
IcKinley and Roosevelt
The Republican Stata Central Committer of
Oregon announces tho followlnc assignments
of speakers for tho Presidential campaign of
1900:
GOVERNOR T. IV GEER.
Clatshanto Thursday, Oct. 25
Astoria ......PrJda-. Oct. 2a
Hood River ...Saturday. Oct. 2T
Sn,on Monday, Oot. 23
Hoppner ....Tuesday, Oct. SO
Brownsville .Thursday. Nov. 1
Myrtle Creek .Friday, Nov. 2
Medford ....Saturday, Nov. 3
HON. THOMAS H. TOXGUE.
McMInnvUIe Monday, Oct. 3
Independence ....Tuesday. Oct. 0
Dallas .Wednesday, Oct. 10
SUverton Thursday, Oct. 11
Jefferson Friday. Oct. 13
Oregon City - ...Saturday, Oct. 13
Albany Thursday, Oct. 13
.Lebanon ...............Friday, Oct. 10
Corvallls .................... Saturday, Oct. 20
Eugene 2 P. M., Monday, Oct. 23
Cottage Grove a P. M.. Tuesday, Oct. 23
Douglas County..... ..Wednesday, Oct. 24
Grant's Pass ...2 P. M. Thursday. Oct. 25
Ashland ......Friday, Oct. 20
Jacksonville .................Saturday. Oct. 27
Klamath Falls ................Tuesday, Oct. 30
Hlllsboro .........Monday, Nov. 5
HON. TIL3IO-X FORD.
Newport .............Monday, Oct. 3
Toledo ................ ......... Tuesday, Oct. 0
Dusty .Wednesday, Oct. 10
Junction City Evening. Thursday, Oct. 11
CanyonviUo 1:30 P. M.. Friday, Oct. 12
Grant's Pass ....... .........Saturday. Oct. 13
Jackson County ................Oor. is and 10
Drain Wednesday, Oct. IT
Eugene Tnursday, Oct. 18
North Tamliill .......Friday, Oct. 10
Forest Grove Saturday, Oct. 20
Eastern Oregon .After Oot. 23
SENATOR C. W. STILTON.
Sumpter .................... ....Monday, Oct. 13
Baker City ...Tuesday. Oct. 10
Wallowa ...Wednesday, Oct- IT
La Grande .Thursday, Oct. IS
Weston Friday. Oct. 19
Pendletoa ..............Saturday, Oct. 20
Moro Monday, Oct. 22
Antalopo Tuesday, Oct. 23
PrlnevlIIe Wednosday, Oct. 24
Western and Southern Oregon..... After Oct. 23
HON. SINGER HERMANN.
La Grande .....................Monday, Oct. S
Pendleton .....................Tuesday, Oct. 9
Salem ..............Thursday, Oct. 11
Eugene Friday, Oct. 12
SENATOR GEO. O. BROWNELL.
Toledo .....................Thursday, Oct. IS
McMlnnville 1:30 P.M., Saturday, Oct. 20
Albany .....v.. Thursday, Oct. 25
Salem ...........Friday, Oct. 2(1
Corvallls ..............Saturday. Oct. 2T
Eugene .......................Saturday, Nov. 3
Oregon City ....Monday, Nov. 0
COLONEL J. D. EDDY.
Mitchell ............. Tuesday. Oct. 0
Dayvllle .Wednesday, Oct. 10
Prairie City 7:30 P. M Friday, Oct. 13
John Day .......1:30 P. M.. Saturday. Oct. 13
Canyon City 7:30 P. M.. Saturday, Oct. 13
Burns ...Monday, Oct. 13
Drcwsey ....................Tuesday, Oct. 10
Westfall ...Wednesday, Oct. 17
Vale Thursday, Oct. 18
Ontario Friday, Oct. 10
Huntington Saturday, Oct. 20
COLONEL S. C. SPENCER.
Glancoe .................Saturday. Oct. 13
Tillamook .......Tuesday. Oct. 10
Bay City Wednesda, Oct. IT
Hebo Thursday, Oct. 13
Scholl's Ferry .......Saturday, Oct. 20
Garden Home .......Saturday, Oct. 2T
Sandy ............Monday. Oct. 20
Eagle Creek ........2 P. M.. Tuesday, Oct. 30
Sprlngwater 2 P. M., Wednesday, Oct. 31
HON. WALLACE M'OAMANT.
Condon ........................Tuesday, Oct. 30
Fossil ...........Wednesday. Oct. 31
HON. H. A. SHOREY.
Woods ...................... Monday, Oct. 22
Beaver ....................... Tuesday, Oct. 23
Tillamook Wednesday, Oct. 24
Nehalem Thursday. Oct. 23
Further assignments of speakers trill b
made from day to day.
GEO. A. STEEL, Chairman.
WILLIS S. DUNIWAY. Secretary.
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